| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2848
Appeal against conscription of: Luke Oliver Horner
Age: 26
Address: Elm House Cottages, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Kendrew, employer
Summary of case: He is essential to the running of the 366 acre farm. In Oct 1916 he was given exemption to 1 Jan 1917 by the local tribunal. Although the application to renew the exemption was late and he was called up on 8 Feb 1917 he was granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917. Horner has been called up for 27 Feb 1917 and Kendrew is appealing against this. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1698]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. |